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MA 100 Glossary Questions and Correct
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adherence
Ans: The act of sticking to something.
compassion
Ans: Having a deep awareness of the suffering of another and
the wish to ease it.
coping mechanisms
Ans: Behavioral and psychological strategies used to deal with
or minimize stressful events.
defense mechanisms
Ans: Unconscious mental processes that protect people from
anxiety, loss, conflict, or shame.
dignity
Ans: The inherent worth or state of being worthy of respect.
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diversity
Ans: The differences and similarities in identity, perspecti ve,
and points of view among people.
empathy
Ans: The ability to understand another's perspective,
experiences, or motivations.
hierarchy
Ans: Things arranged in order and rank.
nonverbal communication
Ans: A type of communication that occurs through body
language and expressive behaviors rather than with verbal or
written words.
patient portal
Ans: A secure online website that gives patients 24 -hour access
to personal health information using a username and password.
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Ans: Having a composed and self-assured manner; feeling
confident, being patient, and maintaining good posture
(standing and sitting up straight).
rapport
Ans: A relationship of harmony and accord between the patient
and the healthcare professional.
respect
Ans: To show consideration or appreciation for another person;
to feel or show deferential regard for.
allopathic
Ans: A system of medical practice that treats disease by the
use of remedies, such as medications and surgery, to produce
effects different from those caused by the disease under
treatment; medical doctors (MDs) and osteopaths (DOs)
practice allopathic medicine; also called conventional medicine.
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
Ans: A group of diverse medical and healthcare systems,
practices, and products that are not generally considered part
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
MA 100 Glossary Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
adherence
Ans: The act of sticking to something.
compassion
Ans: Having a deep awareness of the suffering of another and
the wish to ease it.
coping mechanisms
Ans: Behavioral and psychological strategies used to deal with
or minimize stressful events.
defense mechanisms
Ans: Unconscious mental processes that protect people from
anxiety, loss, conflict, or shame.
dignity
Ans: The inherent worth or state of being worthy of respect.
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diversity
Ans: The differences and similarities in identity, perspecti ve,
and points of view among people.
empathy
Ans: The ability to understand another's perspective,
experiences, or motivations.
hierarchy
Ans: Things arranged in order and rank.
nonverbal communication
Ans: A type of communication that occurs through body
language and expressive behaviors rather than with verbal or
written words.
patient portal
Ans: A secure online website that gives patients 24 -hour access
to personal health information using a username and password.
poised
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, Page |3
Ans: Having a composed and self-assured manner; feeling
confident, being patient, and maintaining good posture
(standing and sitting up straight).
rapport
Ans: A relationship of harmony and accord between the patient
and the healthcare professional.
respect
Ans: To show consideration or appreciation for another person;
to feel or show deferential regard for.
allopathic
Ans: A system of medical practice that treats disease by the
use of remedies, such as medications and surgery, to produce
effects different from those caused by the disease under
treatment; medical doctors (MDs) and osteopaths (DOs)
practice allopathic medicine; also called conventional medicine.
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
Ans: A group of diverse medical and healthcare systems,
practices, and products that are not generally considered part
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
